Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth,— To ask the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development,— (1)
(a) Is he aware that—
(i) there is a bus depot of the Sri Lanka Transport Board in the Pottuvil Divisional Secretariat Division of the Ampara District;
(ii) the said bus depot is located in the Arugam Bay area, which is famous for tourism industry; and
(iii) only 10 buses are in operation under the said bus depot by now?
(b) Will he inform this House whether —
(i) the said bus depot is starting new bus services from Arugam Bay to destinations such as Katunayake and Ella;
(ii) the basic facilities including a filling station and a maintenance unit will be provided for the said bus depot; and
(iii) new buses will be provided for the said bus depot?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2025-10-24
Asked by
Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth, M.P.
Ministry
Transport, Highways and Urban Development
Legislature
Tenth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
The answer is given in sinhala language.
Answered Date
2025-10-24
Answered by
Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena, M.P.
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